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I have substantial experience handling complex asset division, pension issues and spousal maintenance matters for both men and women. The majority of my cases involve complex asset division, pension and employment-related asset division, and related issues.  I have experience handling the division of farming interests in divorce.  My experience teaches me that the most successful outcomes are a product of impeccable preparation coupled with a genuine rapport between attorney and client.  I value the partnership I have with my clients as we work through each legal challenge the case may present.. In addition to my focus on property division cases, I also handle child custody, visitation and interstate child removal cases. I  have experience in dealing with mental health issues, professional evaluators, and emotional and physical abuse of children and spouses.. I have written appellate briefs and have argued cases before the Illinois Appellate Courts for both the Third and Fourth Districts while representing clients in the appellate process.

I have handled numerous contested child custody, visitation, interstate child removal cases, and adoptions. I have also handled and tried numerous contested Orders of Protection. I have experience with complex divorce issues, including asset division, child support, and spousal maintenance for both men and women. I focus on negotiation and reasonable settlements of cases, but welcome the courtroom venue if the parties require a judge's decision.. I am a qualified guardian ad litem, accepting appointments in the Tenth Judicial Circuit, which includes Peoria and Tazewell counties.

I have handled and tried numerous contested cases, including allocation of parental responsibility, previously known as custody and visitation, interstate child removal cases and adoptions. I have also handled and tried numerous contested Orders of Protection. I have experience with complex divorce issues, including asset division, marital business valuations, child support, and spousal maintenance for both men and women. I focus on reasonable settlements of cases, but welcome the opportunity to fully litigate a matter if the parties require a judge's decision.

I am a loving husband and father of two boys living outside of Philadelphia in the 'burbs.  We have four pets:  Rio (Russian Tortoise); Buttercup (dwarf bunny); and two cats (Oreo and Cookie).. I concentrate my practice on financial injury-based litigation, including business disputes, legal malpractice, real estate litigation including mortgage foreclosure, and consumer fraud. Matthew also represents victims of civil rights and employment violations. A peer-acclaimed trial attorney, Matthew also represents individuals (including attorneys) in disciplinary matters.. Having numerous trials as well as having appeared before the United States and Pennsylvania Supreme Courts, I am pleased to wear the moniker:  "a true lawyer's lawyer.". I am proud to continuously receive referrals and praise from unaffiliated attorneys (even surprisingly from those who were once  opposing counsel) and community leaders. In fact, I also regularly represent attorneys in their personal legal matters.

Having grown up in Morton Ill., Jim returned to the area after completing his education at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. He joined his father and brother in the practice of law at Benckendorf & Benckendorf, P.C., in 1988.. Jim's practice involves complex estate and tax planning, trusts, and probate, as well as the formation and representation of corporations and LLCs and the drafting of employment, non-compete, and other business-related documents. He also has represented parties in numerous transfers of a business, 1031 exchanges throughout central Illinois, in both commercial and residential real estate transactions, including representing parties before units of local government for rezoning, variances, and similar changes.. Jim is married to Jayne, with whom he has two sons. He is an active member of the Morton United Methodist Church, and his hobbies include home remodeling and hunting with his boys.

Experienced R attorney serving clients in Morton and surrounding areas.

Experienced R attorney serving clients in Morton and surrounding areas.

Experienced R attorney serving clients in Morton and surrounding areas.

Experienced R attorney serving clients in Morton and surrounding areas.